I had to do it again because I just do. 5 stars why go to other bars. I'd rather drink an ipa on…read moreMars. Smoke cigs and watch passing cars.

Coming from the Craft beer capital I made many efforts to try local and when eating nextdoor I…read morecould not resist a chalkboard that said 50+ beers. Most placed I'd been to had small selections of their own beer, but to me you have to really diversity to get to that 50 plateau and I was right. 50+ beers from all over (even back home). Steady changing selections of all craft, some local, but as varied as anyone can get around here. It's dark, small, warm, cozy, inviting, but ultimately weird. Hipster AF. I was glad to see some classic cocktails on the menu which I also tried, but there is a weird bottle neck at the chalkboard as it narrows to the bar opening which makes ordering just awkward if the bar itself isn't open. They do an interesting thing asking for your name instead of tabbing you via a card to hold, but that also doesn't seem to be a Canadian thing like it is back in the States. My pisco sour was excellent, fresh juice, fresh egg white, well shaken, though I'm more a fan of metal on metal and I'm starting to think kold-draft is a luxury as many places simply don't have it. Kold draft or even 2+ inch molded ice has a very unique clang that I like. Ultimately bad if your shaking with glass though. My friends had a few lagers and ales which Hamilton is more known for than IPA's. We sat at the back where it was quite and we could hear ourselves instead of shouting over people. They have board games which I imagine is great fun and even a back patio which I imagine goes off in the summer. The staff are friendly and pretty knowledgeable, but I'd have like to seem a little more eye in the sky control, in that regard it's more barista than bar. On any given night here you'll hear conversations of beard oil, compost, prius', and other hipster topics. It's quietly romantic and dark so no one will bother you whatever your opinions are. If a Portland hipster mated with a San Francisco hipster, The Brain would be their baby.

I love me a small city punk bar…read more With a venue space on top and a dive bar on the bottom, these guys make a perfect metal bar out of a transformed house. I didn't try any of the food but I've been informed by local experts of its deliciousness. The beer selection, I can attest, is above average for a dive of this caliber and I'm thoroughly impressed. Staff are super friendly and spare you any of the regular punk snob BS. This place is thoroughly unpretentious and 100% all fun. Even the patrons are sweet! Long live Doors!

Great place especially for the alternative crowd, if I want to go to a bar in Hamilton I come…read morehere, the music is always great, classic rock/classic metal/metal some live performances upstairs on the weekend. The beer they have on special is only 5$ that's cheap (I'm use to Toronto prices) I'm not a beer drinker so usually I go with there cider which is about 8$ or I go with there shot rail special 5$ a shot. I wish the cider was cheaper tho or that they would have a special of it on the weekend. The vibe of the place is great and the outlay of the place is cool, it's a old Victorian looking mansion, run down looking but that's what gives it more charm. The staff are nice and get your drinks quickly. I have yet to try the food tho. Keep up the great work guys.

This review is for the grilled cheese sandwiches alone. Thats right, this place gets 5 stars for a…read moresandwich! it was literally the best grilled cheese i have ever had. I had attempted to go here for lunch a few times after hearing recommendations about their grilled cheese. but it was randomly always closed at lunchtime! finally it was open and my expectations were exceeded. The inside seems like a typical dive bar, but the sidewalk patio area is really nice. I can't comment on much besides the grilled cheese, but i would go back some evening as they have live music every day.

I stopped coming here. The music they play doesn't match the ambiance of the place. Never have good…read moremusic in and take a forever to get a drink here. Maybe good for some people, but I prefer better music than dance music with no dance floor.

Love the vintage Americana dive bar vibes. We had a great time the other night on the back patio…read more Drinks were tasty and priced well. Service was excellent.

Overall good, but the beer was just okay and the second server wasnt as hospitable. The atmosphere…read morewas fun with hanging lights and tones of decorations including Canadian tire money on the walls. We asked about it since we were out or town and the nice bartender told us all about it and how they accept it. Later I called back and when I asked if its possible to buy somw from them the guy laughed and hung up.

In a very well-demanded area, this bar might lead the pack: the interior is cozy and intimate,…read morewhile the back patio is gorgeous! I tried an Australian Crabbie's ginger beer for the novelty (sweet and barely feels alcoholic, which is dangerous!) and will try other drinks when I come back!

Do yourself a favor and head to this place!…read more I had the salt and vinegar fish fry and the fried onion rings to start. Both were absolutely fantastic. The pandemic has been hard but thankfully this place is still open and practicing safe social distancing

Horrible staff the night we went. Bartender beyond immature,…read morewhiny, dim witted. They should pay her in dollars for complaining about how cold it is... belly top doesn't help. Friend chimes in and laughs at dumb $hit a lot... There is something to be said about a GOOD bartender, ability to be AWARE and low key.

After getting out of the little university bubble of Waterloo, it was cool to find this little…read moresports bar hidden away. From the outside it didn't look like anything too special, just a typical place to grab drinks and catch a game. Once we walked in, we noticed it wasn't too crowded for a Saturday night and the place was very spacious. Pool tables weren't crammed together and table were spread far apart. The bar was the first thing to hit when you walked in. Friendly bartenders and drinks at decent prices. The game changer though was the pool costs.Unlike most pool halls I've been to, here we had to pay only ONE DOLLAR PER GAME! Simply had to throw a loonie into the machine and it was game on. After going to locations that charge $20/hour, this was definitely a refreshing change. The next thing that surprisingly caught me off guard were the washrooms! At small bars / pubs it's easy to assume you'll have to use a dingy washroom in the back but these were super clean and looked newly renovated. Overall, GREAT experience!. Glad we bumped into this place and would definitely hit it up next time I'm in town,

Came here a few times in the past, and just a few days ago now, ok place. Not in great shape pool…read moretables, coin operated and the cues are in horrible shape. Would be nice to have a bartender that wasn't constantly away from the bar, and maybe a bit friendlier.

New menu is great to see.. nachos, pizza, tacos, etc. all taste solid…read more. Pitcher refills too Awesome. p.s. Renos are done and there is a ceiling now... p.p.s. With respect to the other reviewers complaining about bouncers -- They're only dicks if you're being an asshole.. pull it together, dick.

I love this place!! Great cheap drinks and now have food. Staff were great. Can't wait to come…read moreback and dance.

Fantastic food, killer comedy show! Drive in from Toronto to…read moredo a comedy show, almost ate Mexican across the street but as a vegetarian and performer on the show I decided to give the falafel sliders a chance. Only $3.50! So I got two and added a $5 quinoa, arugula, apple slice salad. I thought this place was way to classy for the tater tots but for only $3 I threw them into the meal and was pleasantly surprised at how well they paired with the goat cheese dressing on salad. Thoroughly impressed.

Jimmy Jazz is the place to go if you don't like pretentiousness. What you see is what you get…read more The music isn't always my favourite, but I don't claim to love ALL styles of music so that is a personal choice. Most of the time the music is good and I have heard some really great bands there. Trivia night is always a good time. Nice large patio out back for smokers. Heated too! Bathrooms fucking disgusting, but that's nothing new. I would and will keep going to Jimmy Jazz!

This place has a great atmosphere! A small, local business worth supporting. There is tons of…read morestreet parking, and it is located close to Tim Horton's Field. The food is delicious. I had the sunday staple which is the sunday roast, which comes with mashed potatoes, gravy, some veg and a bun that resembles yorkshire pudding but minus the pudding. I had the brownie with cream cheese whipped cream on top and it was yummy. The service is great and they have a full bar that serves wine and beer.

Visited the Capitol for the first time on a visit from Toronto. I love small local bars that have…read moregreat food, drinks, music, and service. This place has it all.